lobster tanks

Restaurant holding pools

Lobster tanks are water-filled containers in restaurants or seafood markets where live lobsters are kept for customers to select before cooking.

The tanks maintain cold, aerated saltwater to keep the lobsters alive: She picked out the liveliest one from the lobster tank.

They serve both practical and display purposes, letting diners see their meal before ordering.

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Glass containers for fish

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Protected areas for animals

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